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title: "Skywalk & Ice Palace on the Dachstein"
description: "Experience the Skywalk, Stairway to Nothingness and Ice Palace on the Dachstein – with a comfortable stay at Berggasthof Hunerkogel."
url: "https://www.hunerkogel.at/en/leisure-sport/summer/skywalk-ice-palace-dachstein/"
language: en
lastmod: 2026-04-14
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# Skywalk & Ice Palace on the Dachstein

## Spectacular views at the Dachstein Glacier

The Dachstein is the highest peak in Styria and offers a high-alpine experience all year round. The valley station of the Dachstein cable car is located in the immediate vicinity of the Berggasthof Hunerkogel and can be reached in just a few minutes’ walk. The panoramic gondola takes visitors to the mountain station at almost 3,000 metres above sea level in just seven minutes, where the view stretches far across the Enns Valley to the Hohe Tauern.

![A glass staircase descends from a viewpoint over a snowy landscape with distant mountains.](https://www.hunerkogel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/d/csm_skywalk-winter-ferne-c-schladming-dachstein-at_3308f0902e.jpeg "Breathtaking Mountain Perspective")

Step onto the glass staircase for stunning panoramic views of the serene winter landscape and majestic mountains.

### Skywalk & Staircase to Nothingness

Pure thrills await you on the Dachstein Skywalk. The glass floor offers a view hundreds of meters down into the Ennstal valley, while on a clear day the panorama stretches far beyond the country’s borders to Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Those seeking even more adrenaline can venture across Austria’s highest suspension bridge directly to the “Stairway to Nothingness”. As you descend the 14 steps to the glass-bottomed platform, you’ll feel as though you’re floating freely in the air. Enjoy pure freedom and the incomparable moment when the world literally lies at your feet.

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![A family stands together in a colorful indoor ice sculpture environment with vibrant lighting.](https://www.hunerkogel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/c/csm_eispalast-familie-kaelte_a51f58c056.jpg "Family fun in an ice wonderland")

Delight in a magical family outing surrounded by stunning ice sculptures and enchanting lighting.

### The Ice Palace: A World of Glass and Ice

Deep inside the glacier lies a magical world that will amaze not just children. At the Dachstein Ice Palace, you can stroll through corridors of shimmering blue ice and admire artfully carved sculptures, glittering ice columns, and the impressive crystal dome. Open year-round, this ice world is completely weather-independent and offers a fascinating experience for the whole family.

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![Rocky mountain summit with stone cairn and informational signs overlooking distant peaks under a cloudy sky.](https://www.hunerkogel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/5/csm_berge-gipfel-dachstein_d9edeae4bb.jpg "Discover the Majestic Mountain Summit")

The breathtaking view from the mountain summit captivates outdoor explorers seeking adventure and stunning landscapes.

### Activities on the Dachstein during a vacation in Styria

On the Gjaidstein Experience Trail, you hike through a barren karst landscape and discover millennia-old fossils and geological features. If you want to spend your holiday being active or prepare for the winter season, you can use the perfectly groomed [cross-country skiing trails](https://www.hunerkogel.at/en/leisure-sport/winter/cross-country-skiing-ramsau-dachstein/ "cross-country skiing trails") until early June, depending on snow conditions. Right at the summit, you will also find diverse climbing gardens and [via ferratas](https://www.hunerkogel.at/en/leisure-sport/summer/via-ferratas-hut-hikes-dachstein/ "via ferratas"). Additionally, a guided glacier hike takes you directly to the Seethalerhütte, the highest mountain hut on the Dachstein, where you can enjoy the panorama and complete tranquility.

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### The Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card

As a guest at Berggasthof Hunerkogel, you benefit from the [Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card](https://www.hunerkogel.at/en/leisure-sport/summer/summer-card-activity-card-dachstein/ "Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card") starting from your very first night. Enjoy free admission to numerous attractions in the region and experience a diverse active holiday in Austria. With this benefit card, one ascent and descent with the Dachstein cable car within seven days is included for you starting from the second night.

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### Your starting point is right next to the Dachstein Cable Car

Thanks to the immediate proximity of [Berggasthof Hunerkogel](https://www.hunerkogel.at/en/berggasthof-hunerkogel/hotel-styria-austria/ "Berggasthof Hunerkogel") to the Dachstein cable car, you can start your glacier adventure stress-free. Enjoy a sunrise breakfast on the Dachstein, extensive glacier hikes, or climb the majestic peaks via numerous via ferratas.

During your holiday in Styria, experience the Skywalk, the Ice Palace, and the glacier world directly on the Dachstein. [Send a non-binding inquiry](https://www.hunerkogel.at/en/rooms-prices/non-binding-inquiry-berggasthof/ "Send a non-binding inquiry!") or [book your stay conveniently online](https://www.hunerkogel.at/en/rooms-prices/book-online-berggasthof-hunerkogel/ "Book online now!").

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